[akv]

As slick politicians go I think Hillary is overrated. Bill Clinton was a useless populist, but has this amazing charisma; people know he's a dirtball but forgive him anyway. Hillary in contrast is incredibly abrasive and polarizing, and surprisingly lacking in eloquence, tact, and composure. Despite common perception, she is not an especially experienced or savvy politician, and much of her success seems to come from riding her husband's coat tails. Her outburst in Kenya earlier this year shows sensitivity to this perception. I would worry more about Oba-Mao outmaneuvering her again, he has done it before, and unfortunately is as charming and politically savvy as Bill Clinton. If she is perceived as a threat I wouldn’t be surprised to see her, marginalized, relieved, or forced to leave her post in disgrace or scandal.